Love's Tangled Web by Donna Taylor

Chapter 170

The Grant family had already received the invitation for the banquet. Moreover, Mark’s sister was engaged to Alex, and everyone in the Grant family knew Ellie had lived with the Warrens for over a decade, growing up alongside Alex.

Alex was clearly waiting for Ellie; Mark could tell.

Once Mark left, Ellie ignored Alex and went to the restroom before making a beeline for the exit.

“Here, take your phone,” Alex said, handing over the pink handbag to Ellie by the edge of the road in front of the restaurant.

Seeing Ellie accept the phone, the tension in his brow slowly eased. “Get in, I’ll drive you home.”

Ellie glanced at the flashy silver sports car parked not far away and calmly declined, “No, thanks.”

She understood he hadn’t merely waited here just to return her phone; his intentions were much clearer than that.

As Alex reached out to grab her arm, Ellie instinctively pulled away. His temper flared, “Are you scared you’ll die if you sit in my car?”

isn’t the issue. It’s more about my dignity. I just don’t want to get kicked

moment, Alex’s heart skipped a beat. The complex emotions swirling in his gaze softened

Of course, there wouldn’t be a next time. She’d never give him that chance again. Without a second thought, she turned and walked away.

few minutes passed, and before Ellie could gather her bearings, Alex forcibly shoved her into the passenger seat of his sports

private airport, he dragged her onto a helicopter

sun began to set, the helicopter descended onto a secluded island surrounded by water.

this experience, what are you afraid of?” he said,

Ellie’s hand and felt the cold sweat pooling in her palm. Rubbing her hand against his

when Ellie’s feet touched the

she crouched on the sandy beach, taking in

been flying planes, driving sports cars, and sailing yachts since his school days.

So he pulled out his double degree from a top university in Ameria that he had

was also fluent in several languages and had won various competition

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the sake of betting and not

languages purely for